i3-4158U vs i5-4430S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4430S
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.74
+126%
Core i3-4158U
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 28 Watt
1.21

Core i5-4430S outperforms Core i3-4158U by a whopping 126% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17042341
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.69no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i3
Power efficiency3.994.09
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)4 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$135$315

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.7 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
GPIOno data+
Smart Connectno data+
FDI+-
AMTno data9.5
Matrix Storageno data-
HD Audiono data+
RSTno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel Iris Graphics 5100
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1612
PCI supportno data-
USB revisionno data3.0
Total number of SATA portsno data4
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Portsno data4
Integrated IDEno data-
Number of USB portsno data4
Integrated LANno data-
UARTno data+

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4430S 2.74
+126%
i3-4158U 1.21

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-4430S 4352
+127%
i3-4158U 1921

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.74 1.21
Integrated graphics card 1.84 1.94
Physical cores 4 2
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 28 Watt

i5-4430S has a 126.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores.

i3-4158U, on the other hand, has 5.4% faster integrated GPU, and 132.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-4430S is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4158U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4430S is a desktop processor while Core i3-4158U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4430S and Core i3-4158U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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